European
[yoo r-uh-pee-uh n, yur-]
- of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants.
- native to or derived from Europe: traditional European customs; European languages.
- a native or inhabitant of Europe.
- a person of European descent.
- (in East Africa and Asia) a white person; Caucasian.
Origin of European
1595–1605; <
Latin Eurōpae(us) (see
Europe,
-eous) +
-an Related formsEu·ro·pe·an·ly, adverban·ti-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, nounin·ter-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjectivenon-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, nounpro-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, nounpseu·do-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjective, nounun-Eu·ro·pe·an, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for european
Contemporary Examples of european
There are reasons that European countries tend to avoid fluoride.
We do see that a few European countries have them on the books: Germany, Poland, Italy, Ireland, a couple more.
In front of this strange structure are two blank-faced, well-dressed models showing off the latest in European minimalism.
But outside of a few European countries and Quebec, this leave is usually two weeks or less and usually unpaid.
Those who served abroad were treated with suspicion that they had been infected by European diplomacy.
Historical Examples of european
We have a just right to expect that our European policy will be the American policy of European courts.
The jealousy of the European powers, too, protects the Turk.
It was then that his great career as a European statesman really began.
You'll know it for certain by a red camellia on the Arab driver's European coat.
From thence he proceeded to London, and afterwards to Rome; and his fame became European.
British Dictionary definitions for european- of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants
- native to or derived from Europe
- a native or inhabitant of Europe
- a person of European descent
- a supporter of the European Union or of political union of the countries of Europe or a part of it
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Word Origin and History for europeanc.1600, from French Européen, from Latin Europaeus, from Greek Europaios "European," from Europe (see Europe).
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